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Graphic designs as aids to teaching in zoos 1

Graphic designs as aids to teaching in zoos 1 EDUCATIONAL GRAPHICS The system of education graphics we have developed can be divided into several categories, for example, information on a single species, on a family or order, or on ecological aspects and general information. Here too the display is protected by a wooden box with perspex covers, and the materials used for the graphics themselves include fashionboard for illustrations and lettering, and polystyrene for modelling. Acrylic paint has been found to give the best results on fashionboard while for other painted areas we use waterbased PVA suitable for exterior use. The use of three dimensional displays has proved to be very successful and is particularly effective for simulating natural habitats. Educational graphics do add a great deal of interest to animal exhibits; it is possible to give basic information on the species and at the same time offer comparative data on related species (Plates 2 and 3). The question of where graphics should be positioned to obtain the greatest impact and educational value is often raised. At Pretoria there are a number of early animal enclosures which, while they are good examples of 19th century zoo architecture, are totally unsuited for animal housing by modem standards. It http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Zoo Yearbook Wiley

Graphic designs as aids to teaching in zoos 1

KIRCHSHOFER, R.
International Zoo Yearbook , Volume 21 (1) – Jan 1, 1981
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Wiley
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Copyright © 1981 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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0074-9664
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1748-1090
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10.1111/j.1748-1090.1981.tb01940.x
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EDUCATIONAL GRAPHICS The system of education graphics we have developed can be divided into several categories, for example, information on a single species, on a family or order, or on ecological aspects and general information. Here too the display is protected by a wooden box with perspex covers, and the materials used for the graphics themselves include fashionboard for illustrations and lettering, and polystyrene for modelling. Acrylic paint has been found to give the best results on fashionboard while for other painted areas we use waterbased PVA suitable for exterior use. The use of three dimensional displays has proved to be very successful and is particularly effective for simulating natural habitats. Educational graphics do add a great deal of interest to animal exhibits; it is possible to give basic information on the species and at the same time offer comparative data on related species (Plates 2 and 3). The question of where graphics should be positioned to obtain the greatest impact and educational value is often raised. At Pretoria there are a number of early animal enclosures which, while they are good examples of 19th century zoo architecture, are totally unsuited for animal housing by modem standards. It

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International Zoo Yearbook – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 1981

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